The name Khanya is derived from a Xhosa language word meaning "to let the light shine", "to brighten", or "to illuminate". The Khanya project was established in 2001 by the Western Cape Education Department in South Africa to provide computer technology to schools. The objective was to use the technology as an illumination tool during the curriculum delivery process.

I had the privilege of being involved in this project from the start. Over the years I had many illuminations regarding the potential benefits of ICT in education. In e-culture terms, I received many e-luminations. The purpose of this blog is to present my personal e-luminations to all who have an interest in education, technology, or both. You are invited to add your comments and insights.

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      • Learning a new language
        01/28/08
        Some teachers of a foreign (or second) language insist that only this language be used in their classes. For example, a teacher of English to non-English speaking learners may be adamant that only English is spoken in her class.

        This approach makes sense. The only way to learn a new lan

      • The weakest link
        01/23/08
        Khanya has built up a track record of excellent service delivery; all our staff members and partners can be proud of it.

        Attention is given to the entire spectrum of ICT implementation: physical infrastructure preparation, connectivity issues, hardware and software implementation, develop

      • Less is more
        01/20/08
        The architect and furniture designer, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, was one of the main proponents of minimalism in art and other design forms. Minimalism is the notion that simplicity and clarity lead to good design. Van der Rohe became famous for using the proverb : "less is more".
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      • e-Confidence
        01/18/08
        Some teachers are hesitant to use available technology in the class room. The root cause may be a lack of confidence in their technical abilities.

        A person who has never used a computer before may feel threatened by hi-tech equipment. But think of it this way: the human brain is thousan

      • First-week-of-the-year syndrome
        01/16/08
        The new academic year has started with all the pandemonium of new learners coming in, new schedules going into operation, textbooks not being delivered and all the other bits and pieces of "first week of the year" chaos that we have become accustomed to.

        Ideally the computer fac

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